Best GPS Boat Navigation Apps

Web/Desktop planning with auto-syncAutorouting for multi-stop trips7-day marine weather forecast

This app provides comprehensive navigation and planning tools for boaters, offering features like chart plotting, route planning, and weather forecasts. It aims to be user-friendly for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cruisers, with a focus on safety and connectivity on the water.

(6.2K)

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

(15K)

PRO CHARTS - Marine Navigation

by MiraTrex, Inc.

High-resolution NOAA nautical chartsOffline chart accessWaypoint and route creation

Navigate marine environments with detailed nautical charts and route planning. Track your location, find friends on the water, and share your trip details for safety. Offline chart access ensures reliable navigation even without an internet connection.

(8.5K)

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

ActiveCaptain®

Wireless chart and map transferRoute and waypoint planningActiveCaptain Community for POI reviews

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

(5K)

Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes

GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

(389)

WinGPS Marine

by Stentec Software B.V.

Real-time GPS position, speed, and course trackingDownloadable nautical charts with depth and aidsWaypoint navigation with Course to Go

This app provides onboard navigation for various watercraft. It displays your GPS position, speed, and course, and allows you to download nautical charts with depth information and navigational aids. Set waypoints and sail to your destination with guidance on course and distance.

Marine GPS, Boat Charts, Maps

(3)

free

Ditch: Boat Navigation

AI-powered smart routingAccurate ETA predictionsHistorical AIS data visualization

Enhance your boating experience with intelligent routing and accurate arrival time predictions. Visualize historical vessel traffic and customize charts for a personalized view of waterways, ensuring safer and more confident journeys on the water.

(22)

Boating Navigation GPS Offline

Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map

SeaDrive: Boat Navigation

GPS Charts Tide Weather Routes

Offline charting and navigationRoute building and navigationTide and current predictions

This marine navigation app offers offline charting, route planning, and tide/current predictions. It provides free US charts and integrates weather forecasts and points of interest like marinas. Share your live track with others for enhanced safety and communication on the water.

(248)

Lowrance: app for anglers

Great fishing charts

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads

This app provides detailed fishing charts and navigation tools for anglers. Manage waypoints, discover new fishing spots, and plan trips with offline maps and autorouting. Sync data with your Lowrance devices for a seamless on-water experience.

(2.7K)

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Avoid traffic, police, hazards

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides

(3.2M)

ad-supported

24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

☀️ Weather

(58K)

Friendly Waterway Navigation

KnowWake

Waterfront destinationsReal-time waterway reportsWake zone indicators

This marine navigation platform offers detailed waterway information for numerous global locations. Discover waterfront destinations, access real-time community reports on hazards and marine life, and utilize advanced navigation features for a safer and more informed boating experience.

Offline GPS tracker for boat

(250)

free

Marine Navigation Lite

Lifetime map ownershipOffline GPS chartingCustom map creation from images

This app offers offline GPS charting for marine use, allowing users to own their maps permanently. It provides advanced navigation tools, custom map creation from any image, and respects user privacy by not tracking or selling data.

Fluvigo: Boat Navigation GPS

Routes, Locks & Waterways

Inland waterway GPSJourney planningReal-time progress tracking

This app provides smart inland waterway navigation for boaters in Europe. Plan routes, track your journey in real-time, and receive alerts for navigation hazards like locks and bridges. It's designed for both leisure and professional use on the water.

Sailing & Boating Chartplotter

iNavX: Marine Navigation

Worldwide marine chart accessReal-time GPS plottingWaypoint and route management

This app provides comprehensive marine navigation tools, including worldwide chart coverage, weather forecasts, and AIS integration. It allows users to plan routes, track their position, and connect with onboard instruments for a complete boating experience.

(22K)

Powerboat GPS Data Logger

Log and monitor your GPS Track

$4.99

This app records your powerboating trips, logging speed, direction, and time. It allows friends and family to follow your journey in real-time and create dynamic blogs with geo-tagged notes, photos, and videos.

Real-time GPS trackingSpeed and direction loggingRemote trip monitoring